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USS Constitution

Old Ironsides

In this historic park is the warship U.S.S. Constitution which is vital to Boston's history. The U.S.S. Constitution now serves as a training ship and is still commissioned for battle, making it the oldest warship in the world. It's over 205 feet (62 m) tall and weighs 2200 tons.

Address: Charlestown Navy Yard
Getting there: T: North Station
Hours: Tue-Fri 2:30PM-6PM, Sat Sun 10AM-6PM
Price: Free
Website: nps.gov (opens in a new tab)

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